Mike Cargile

Republican | California

Candidate Profile

Conservative

BIOGRAPHY

Name

Mike Cargile


Party

Republican


Election Year

2024


Election

Primary


Race

U.S. Rep., Dist. 35


Incumbent

No


Links

Mike Cargile websites
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EDUCATION

Columbus State University, Columbus, GA, Bachelors, 1987

WORK & MILITARY

US Army, 1st Lieutenant

Big Event Pictures, President

AFFILIATIONS

Foothill Bible Church, Deacon, BREA Aquatics

Ways and Means Booster Chair, Diamond Elite Gymnastics, Booster President

Ontario Christian School, Traffic Management Specialist

POLITICAL OFFICES HELD

(Candidate did not provide)

POLITICAL OFFICES SOUGHT

(Candidate did not provide)

ENDORSEMENTS

OTHER (1)

The Republican Party of Los Angeles County - LAGOP

REPORTED BY CANDIDATE (9)

Los Angeles GOP

San Bernardino GOP

Every Black Life Matters

National Right to Life

LEXIT

SELECTED CONTRIBUTIONS

CONSERVATIVE
GIVEN BY CANDIDATE (4)

State Republican Party Organizations (2023)

WinRed (2022)

Local, County, and District Republican Organizations (2020)

Roy Moore (2017)

RECEIVED BY CANDIDATE (4)

Huck PAC (2022)

Jeffrey Gorman (2022)

WinRed (2022)

Local, County, and District Republican Organizations (2020)


QUESTIONNAIRE

RIGHT TO LIFE

Abortion providers, including Planned Parenthood, should not receive taxpayer funds from federal, state, or local governments (including Title X grants).

Strongly Agree

Detailed Response: https://www.cargileforcongress.com/life

Abortion providers, including Planned Parenthood, should not receive taxpayer funds from federal, state, or local governments (including Title X grants).

Strongly Agree

Detailed Response: https://www.cargileforcongress.com/life

Chemical abortion drugs should meet essential safety standards (such as in-person consultation with a medical doctor) and require reporting to gather evidence on reactions and outcomes.

Strongly Agree

Chemical abortion drugs should meet essential safety standards (such as in-person consultation with a medical doctor) and require reporting to gather evidence on reactions and outcomes.

Strongly Agree

Under what circumstances should an elective abortion be allowed?

Life of the mother, rape or incest

Under what circumstances should an elective abortion be allowed?

Life of the mother, rape or incest

Does the federal government have a role to play in limiting abortion, and if so what federal steps and/or federal legislation would you support?

I would support a Federal Heartbeat Bill. If there is a detectable heartbeat, then that is a "person" who falls under the full and complete protection of the United States Constitution.

Does the federal government have a role to play in limiting abortion, and if so what federal steps and/or federal legislation would you support?

I would support a Federal Heartbeat Bill. If there is a detectable heartbeat, then that is a "person" who falls under the full and complete protection of the United States Constitution.


RELIGIOUS LIBERTY

What does "separation of church and state" mean to you?

A twisted interpretation of the 1st Amendment. The 1st Amendment is clear - Congress cannot ESTABLISH a religion and it cannot prohibit the free exercise of one that exists. That is all.

What does "separation of church and state" mean to you?

A twisted interpretation of the 1st Amendment. The 1st Amendment is clear - Congress cannot ESTABLISH a religion and it cannot prohibit the free exercise of one that exists. That is all.

Individuals and businesses should be required to provide services even if it would violate their moral and/or religious beliefs.

Strongly Disagree

Individuals and businesses should be required to provide services even if it would violate their moral and/or religious beliefs.

Strongly Disagree


NATIONAL SECURITY

With regard to America's foreign policy, which view most closely resembles yours: A) The United States should intervene whenever freedom is threatened. B) The United States should selectively help countries trying to grow democracy and fight tyranny. C) The United States has become too involved in others' policies and should remain focused on issues regarding our own sovereignty unless in imminent danger. D) The United States should stay out of foreign conflicts completely.

I used to view this issue more as a "B", however, due to the invasion of our Southern Border, I am now a "C" on this issue. We ARE in imminent danger of losing the country.

With regard to America's foreign policy, which view most closely resembles yours: A) The United States should intervene whenever freedom is threatened. B) The United States should selectively help countries trying to grow democracy and fight tyranny. C) The United States has become too involved in others' policies and should remain focused on issues regarding our own sovereignty unless in imminent danger. D) The United States should stay out of foreign conflicts completely.

I used to view this issue more as a "B", however, due to the invasion of our Southern Border, I am now a "C" on this issue. We ARE in imminent danger of losing the country.

The Chinese Communist Party poses serious military, cyber security, intellectual property, and global economic threats to the United States.

Strongly Agree

The Chinese Communist Party poses serious military, cyber security, intellectual property, and global economic threats to the United States.

Strongly Agree

Is the United States' relationship with Israel important, and if so why?

Yes. They are our closest ally in the Middle East and a strong partner in many religious, cultural and economic areas.

Is the United States' relationship with Israel important, and if so why?

Yes. They are our closest ally in the Middle East and a strong partner in many religious, cultural and economic areas.

What are the causes of decline in U.S. military recruitment and retention?

Backward leadership. It starts at the top and trickles down.

What are the causes of decline in U.S. military recruitment and retention?

Backward leadership. It starts at the top and trickles down.


HEALTHCARE

Under what circumstances (if any) should a government, school, or employer be allowed to require vaccinations?

At present... none. The entire medical profession, along with the pharmaceutical industry have ZERO credibility after the grotesque mishandling of the Covid-19 response. The CDC, along with the WHO, must be re-built, top to bottom.

Under what circumstances (if any) should a government, school, or employer be allowed to require vaccinations?

At present... none. The entire medical profession, along with the pharmaceutical industry have ZERO credibility after the grotesque mishandling of the Covid-19 response. The CDC, along with the WHO, must be re-built, top to bottom.

What most closely matches your view on healthcare: A) Healthcare for all should be guaranteed and funded by the government with no private healthcare option. (includes "universal healthcare," "medicare for all," etc.) B) Healthcare insurance funded by the government should be available for all who want it, along with private healthcare options. C) Medicaid and Medicare should remain available, but no other taxpayer-funded programs are necessary. D) Taxpayer funded health care should be abolished in all forms, and Medicaid and Medicare should be defunded.

C. Our Federal government is there to protect the needy and the vulnerable of our citizens. It is also there to protect our overall security, general welfare, infrastructure and provide for a competitive marketplace. THAT is all. It has no business getting involved in actual "business", at any level.

What most closely matches your view on healthcare: A) Healthcare for all should be guaranteed and funded by the government with no private healthcare option. (includes "universal healthcare," "medicare for all," etc.) B) Healthcare insurance funded by the government should be available for all who want it, along with private healthcare options. C) Medicaid and Medicare should remain available, but no other taxpayer-funded programs are necessary. D) Taxpayer funded health care should be abolished in all forms, and Medicaid and Medicare should be defunded.

C. Our Federal government is there to protect the needy and the vulnerable of our citizens. It is also there to protect our overall security, general welfare, infrastructure and provide for a competitive marketplace. THAT is all. It has no business getting involved in actual "business", at any level.


ECONOMY

What actions would you take that would allow Americans to retain more of their income and wealth?

Remove Capital Gains tax, eliminate the Federal Reserve and the IRS and adopt a fair, simple and flat tax for people and businesses.

What actions would you take that would allow Americans to retain more of their income and wealth?

Remove Capital Gains tax, eliminate the Federal Reserve and the IRS and adopt a fair, simple and flat tax for people and businesses.

Student loan forgiveness unfairly shifts the financial burden to those not responsible for student debt.

Strongly Agree

More on education: https://www.cargileforcongress.com/education

Student loan forgiveness unfairly shifts the financial burden to those not responsible for student debt.

Strongly Agree

More on education: https://www.cargileforcongress.com/education

Should environmental and social issues, like ESG (environmental, social, and governance) ratings, be used as criteria in deciding where to invest public monies?

No

ESG is simply a smoke screen for further infringement of the government into our lives and our businesses. We need MUCH LESS government involvement than we currently have.

Should environmental and social issues, like ESG (environmental, social, and governance) ratings, be used as criteria in deciding where to invest public monies?

No

ESG is simply a smoke screen for further infringement of the government into our lives and our businesses. We need MUCH LESS government involvement than we currently have.


IMMIGRATION

The U.S. should do more to physically secure the southern border.

Strongly Agree

The U.S. should do more to physically secure the southern border.

Strongly Agree

Who should be allowed to immigrate to the U.S. and under what circumstances?

I believe I have the best plan in the country regarding this issue. Here is a summary: https://www.cargileforcongress.com/immigration

Who should be allowed to immigrate to the U.S. and under what circumstances?

I believe I have the best plan in the country regarding this issue. Here is a summary: https://www.cargileforcongress.com/immigration


EDUCATION

I support school choice, including voucher programs, tax credits, charter schools, private schools, and home schools.

Strongly Agree

https://www.cargileforcongress.com/education

I support school choice, including voucher programs, tax credits, charter schools, private schools, and home schools.

Strongly Agree

https://www.cargileforcongress.com/education

I support eliminating the U.S. Department of Education and giving control back to states and communities.

Strongly Agree

I support eliminating the U.S. Department of Education and giving control back to states and communities.

Strongly Agree


CRIMINAL JUSTICE & PUBLIC SAFETY

I support redirecting funds from police departments to community programs.

Strongly Disagree

I support redirecting funds from police departments to community programs.

Strongly Disagree


2ND AMENDMENT

What restrictions on gun ownership are needed to protect public safety?

Zero. The right to keep and bear arms...ANY arms, "shall not be infringed". Period.

What restrictions on gun ownership are needed to protect public safety?

Zero. The right to keep and bear arms...ANY arms, "shall not be infringed". Period.


JUDICIAL PHILOSOPHY

The Supreme Court should be reformed to include more seats.

Strongly Disagree

The Supreme Court should be reformed to include more seats.

Strongly Disagree


ABOUT YOU

When you consider your views on a wide range of issues from economic and social matters to foreign policy and religious liberty, which of the following best describes you overall?

Very Conservative

When you consider your views on a wide range of issues from economic and social matters to foreign policy and religious liberty, which of the following best describes you overall?

Very Conservative

What do you think is the general purpose of government?

To establish Justice, insure domestic tranquility, provide for the common defense, promote the general welfare and secure the Blessings of Liberty to ourselves and our posterity.

What do you think is the general purpose of government?

To establish Justice, insure domestic tranquility, provide for the common defense, promote the general welfare and secure the Blessings of Liberty to ourselves and our posterity.

Have you ever been penalized for sexual misconduct in either civil or criminal court? If so, please explain.

No.

Have you ever been penalized for sexual misconduct in either civil or criminal court? If so, please explain.

No.

Have you ever been convicted of a felony? If so, please explain.

No.

Have you ever been convicted of a felony? If so, please explain.

No.


VALUES

Marriage is a God-ordained, sacred and legal union of one man and one woman. No government has the authority to alter this definition.

Strongly Agree

https://www.cargileforcongress.com/family

Marriage is a God-ordained, sacred and legal union of one man and one woman. No government has the authority to alter this definition.

Strongly Agree

https://www.cargileforcongress.com/family

Children are the most vulnerable members of society and must be protected from abuse, including gender ideology, grooming, and bodily mutilation.

Strongly Agree

https://www.cargileforcongress.com/family

Children are the most vulnerable members of society and must be protected from abuse, including gender ideology, grooming, and bodily mutilation.

Strongly Agree

https://www.cargileforcongress.com/family

Taxpayer funds should be used to provide gender transition services.

Strongly Disagree

Taxpayer funds should be used to provide gender transition services.

Strongly Disagree

Briefly describe your spiritual beliefs and values.

I am Pro-God, Pro-Family, Pro-Life, Pro-Jobs, Pro-Police and in everything else... America First! https://www.cargileforcongress.com/

Briefly describe your spiritual beliefs and values.

I am Pro-God, Pro-Family, Pro-Life, Pro-Jobs, Pro-Police and in everything else... America First! https://www.cargileforcongress.com/


ELECTIONS AND VOTING

People should be able to vote without photo identification.

Strongly Disagree

People should be able to vote without photo identification.

Strongly Disagree

The Electoral College should be abolished.

Strongly Disagree

The Electoral College should be abolished.

Strongly Disagree


EQUALITY

I agree with Critical Race Theory (CRT) which asserts that the institutions in the United States are fundamentally racist.

Strongly Disagree

https://www.cargileforcongress.com/racism

I agree with Critical Race Theory (CRT) which asserts that the institutions in the United States are fundamentally racist.

Strongly Disagree

https://www.cargileforcongress.com/racism

Biological males should not be allowed to participate in women's sports or occupy biological women's spaces whether it be bathrooms, locker rooms, sorority houses, women's shelters, or prison.

Strongly Agree

Biological males should not be allowed to participate in women's sports or occupy biological women's spaces whether it be bathrooms, locker rooms, sorority houses, women's shelters, or prison.

Strongly Agree


ENERGY & ENVIRONMENT

Man-made climate change is a global threat and requires urgent political action.

Strongly Disagree

Man-made climate change is a global threat and requires urgent political action.

Strongly Disagree

What do you believe is the most reliable energy source that will supply the growing demand for electricity?

Nuclear followed by fossil fuels. Further detailed response: https://www.cargileforcongress.com/environment

What do you believe is the most reliable energy source that will supply the growing demand for electricity?

Nuclear followed by fossil fuels. Further detailed response: https://www.cargileforcongress.com/environment

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